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[…]by Universities and Institutes of Technology.” USI has developed a Mental Health Directory containing a list of mental health support services in Ireland. Download here. ENDS For more information contact Communications and Research Executive Grainne O Reilly on 087 6776636 or 01 […]
[…]been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
[…]health nurses in student health centres, mental health modules as part of curriculums and training for both staff and students around mental health.” USI is looking forward to the upcoming publication of the first National Framework on Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention which will provide evidence-based guidance for all those working in third level to come together in preventing suicide and improving mental health for all students. Supports available: Contact your college counselling service or welfare officer Make an appointment with your GP In an emergency attend your local A&E or phone 999 Call Samaritans on 116 123 or […]
[…]the Union of Students in Ireland and Students’ Unions across the island are running a day of online action aiming to shed light on student mental health and highlight how looking after your mental health is intrinsic to overall well-being. USI is also welcoming the publication on the day of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, which the union and its members were proud to be involved in producing. The focus of USI actions on World Mental Health Day is support and connecting with one another – from raising awareness of services that are available to students and the […]
[…]it and work to eradicate it. Before last week, the far-right was being pushed back as tens of thousands of people joined in solidarity marches for Palestine, and we must continue to do that. “This violence, and the way it was encouraged and incited online, shows us yet again the need for the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Bill and that it must be enacted as quickly as possible by Government.” For our part in particular, USI will work to ensure that this hatred stays out of our campuses and that all students are able to be safe in this country. USI […]
[…]Framework. However, USI says Government needs a plan to increase this funding by €11.5 million in order to reach safe counsellor to student ratios to combat the mental health crisis currently affecting our young people, including our students. This crisis was shown in the Jigsaw My World 2 survey where 8,290 of those surveyed were students, and of the over 8,000 student respondents, 10 per cent said that they had attempted suicide. Of those who tried to take their own lives, 54 per cent said they tried to get help afterwards, and of those, 48 per cent said they found it ‘difficult/very […]
[…]and recovery 4) Provide education and awareness to the wider population 5) Provide specialised training around eating disorders for mental healthcare professionals Finally, it cannot be ignored that mental health only receives approximately six per cent out of the overall health budget, compared to the international standard of 12 per cent. USI strongly believes that mental health is fundamental to our overall wellbeing and should receive the attention, care and funding to recognise its importance in people’s lives. We ask that you take the complexities of eating disorders and the neglect in providing adequate services seriously. We trust you as […]
Third level students across Ireland are encouraged to participate in the world’s first LGBTI+ Youth Strategy being conducted by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the direction of Minister Katherine Zappone and chaired independently by journalist Una Mullally. The Union of Students in Ireland along with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA), National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and BelongTo, are promoting the event to young people between 15-24 to get involved and ensure they are part of shaping the LGBTI+ Youth Strategy for Ireland. To participate online via spunout.ie, just click here: https://tinyurl.com/IrishLGBTIStrategy To participate […]
Young people are at the forefront of change and progression in every society. On the 23rd May 2015 Ireland had affirmed to the world what it means to be a modern republic. Since the marriage referendum in Ireland, students have become aware that they can change the world through politics by becoming actively, meaningfully and substantially involved throughout political parties and beyond. Today’s youth engagement is not indifferent to politics – it is simply different to previous generations. Today’s students don’t absorb the propaganda-influenced media. They see through the heavily-edited, scripted politicians. They reject injustice and inequality. A century […]
[…]the form below or you’re on a phone or small tablet, click instead: Signup Form for Connecting Minds […]
[…]Independent 25/11/13 Students protest over third-level cutbacks RTE 01/10/13 USI News on […]
We would like to wish Minister Richard Bruton well in his new role. The third level education funding crisis will be the real test for any new Minister in the Department of Education and Skills, and we look forward to working collaboratively and proactively with Deputy McHugh. Minister McHugh’s appointment comes in the aftermath of Budget 2019, which commited a grossly inadequate level of investment in a system our future depends on, and did nothing to assist students in financial distress, or students who have been locked out of education due to a lack of accommodation. There has been a […]
[…]support our members engage with those issues and campaigns, along with the structures and systems in the organisation. The new features of the site are: USI Events A proper Events Notification and booking system. If USI is hosting an event, its details and the opportunity to book will be available on the site. Blogs for Officers Student officers lead USI – now they can communicate their thoughts, their take on events and share news about their work with members. Blogs for Committees and Administration This allows the committees of USI to communicate directly with members when it’s necessary. Forum […]
[…]and loved ones of those involved, we await further information from the authorities. Every year thousands of students travel the world to broaden their horizons and learn from other peoples. We urge students overseas to take care today wherever they are, and to the time to phone home and check in.” Consular Advice Telephone (Department of Foreign Affairs) +353 1 418 […]
[…]to many issues inside and outside their remits. The USI Blog section allows officers to explore the stories and processes behind the news stories and to explain how they do their job. Note: sometimes, the blog section may deviate from the mainstream of policies for the organisation – as a result, this section is not to be taken as a canonical interpretation of the whole raft of USI’s policies. [loop category=guestblog module=b […]
[…]brief ‘hustings’ Q&A session by video and submit them to USI. So far, the following videos have been received: Annie Hoey – Candidate for USI President Michael Kerrigan – Candidate for USI VP Border, Midlands and Western Region Síona Cahill – Candidate for USI VP Equality and Citizenship Niamh Murtagh – Candidate for USI VP Southern Region Aoife Ní Shúilleabháin – Candidate for VP Welfare https://youtu.be/fc1d6FeydTQ Dan Waugh – Candidate for VP […]
[…]which has been expected since last summer. Instead, on Friday Minister Harris stated: “This vision and policy will inform a new Student Accommodation Strategy, which will be published later this year,” and the Government statement said that the new policy was that “Government will fund the delivery of purpose built student accommodation.” (statement here) But this policy was already announced in November 2022, when Minister Harris said: “This landmark policy response will, for the first time, see the state providing financial support in the construction of on-site student accommodation, and underpins the policy commitments set out in Housing for All. I am […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has partnered with the Irish Times to develop Campus Times, a new online resource for new and returning third level students. For more information visit irishtimes.com/campustimes With the release of Leaving Certificate results and subsequent CAO offers, Campus Times aims to provide students with expert advice and guidance as they decide on their college career. Campus Times will host a live Q&A stream so that students and parents can have immediate access to the information they need to make informed decisions. USI has produced a number of videos for the site with the help […]
[…]on equal access to civil marriage in Ireland. The submission is a comprehensive document outlining USI’s position in favour of marriage equality in Ireland. It also contains personal testimonies from students about what it was like to ‘come out’ and why marriage equality is important to them. In her contribution to the submission, recently graduated Louise* talks about the inherent inequality that meets young people when they identify themselves as LGBT: “I truly believe that the depression, isolation and loneliness experienced by many young LGBT people like myself stems from the fact that the minute you say the words aloud […]
Targeted Cuts will be met with Targeted Voting […]
[…]from the 26th of July 2017. If you’re a Students’ Union who wants to submit to the newsletter please get your content in by 5pm every Thursday to news@usi.ie. Sign up to the newsletter below! Subscribe to our mailing list and get news on campaigns, events and what your national union is doing for you: Enter your email address and hit […]
[…]The project will provide ongoing advice and support to students via campaign messaging, training for student leaders and the development of workshops for students to be run out across the country in third level institutions. This project will run for 9 months. USI will be recruiting a full-time Mental health Project Manager. Applications for the role mentioned are already live. Candidates can apply for the job here: […]
[…]in Dublin Castle with loads of awards handed out to incredible student leaders. Tag yourself in the photos! USI have been nominated for 3 awards at the Social Media Awards Ireland for: Best Non-Profit/Organisation Twitter account, Best Business Twitter Campaign and Zero Budget Social Media Campaign. See the full list of nominations here: http://sockies.ie/2017-nominations/ USI President and Vice President for BMW Region attended the NUS Conference. Policy and Campaigns: This week the USI encouraged students to engage in a campaign to call for Ibrahim Hallawa’s release from imprisonment in Egypt. On Wednesday, Ibrahim’s trial was delayed for the 22nd time. To […]
[…]the likely future of third level funding if loan schemes are introduced in Ireland. Case Studies joining the National Demo: Jennifer Fee, DCU, General Nursing (Graduated): “I have just finished my nursing degree in August 2016. Due to financial difficulties in the duration of the last four years as a result of the course’s demands I have a €6,000 loan in my credit union account. This has mostly helped with paying for my accommodation so I could live off my part time job funding from 1st – 4th year supernumerary. Often with placement I would be working 5 long days […]
[…]and the Higher Education Authority Working Group has recommended that students are more involved in the decision making processes in higher education. USI said that for appropriate developments and progress to be made in higher education students should be involved in the decision-making process because it affects them more than anyone else. The HEA has published a report today of the Working Group on Student Engagement in Higher Education. The Working Group was established by the HEA in 2014 to develop a set of principles to assist higher education institutions in enhancing student engagement. It was chaired by Professor […]
[…]one of the most genuine and honest people to have been involved in USI for many years. His dedication and commitment to the student cause both on a national level and working on behalf of the students in LIT was unparalleled. He is a true inspiration to all of us in the student movement. This is obviously an extremely difficult time for those of us who knew Steven, and the many students who assisted in his role in LIT Students’ Union. For anyone who requires support or just someone to talk to, we here at USI are of course available […]
[…]to contribute to the National Women’s Strategy from 2017. We work with and on behalf of thousands of women every day, and see the impacts, both immediate and long term, on them as they progress through education and graduate beyond college level. Systems, structures, legislation, as well as societal attitude and expectation heavily impact our female members trajectory, and ability to succeed throughout their lives. USI sees this as a fundamental moment in which the status quo, and the rate of change of mechanisms to advance equality, need to be challenged, improved, and re-energised. As the largest union in the […]
[…]2012 initiative. The Being Young and Irish 2012 initiative seeks to advance the national discourse on inclusion by harnessing the power of young people, enabling them to participate and be more involved. The President is inviting young people aged 17 – 26 to contribute practical suggestions for the improvement of Irish society through an online consultation process and in regional workshops. The consultation will culminate with the President’s first national seminar, which will take place later this year. USI and its member Students’ Unions have welcomed the President’s initiative and his willingness to engage with young people in a meaningful and […]
[…]Grant Scheme announced today by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. Welcoming news of a wide-ranging review of the grants operated by SUSI, USI has called for thorough engagement with stakeholders including students and their representatives. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “USI has been campaigning for years for a full review of the SUSI support scheme. SUSI is a vital part of ensuring students have access to third level education but at the moment it does not fully meet the needs of students. So we welcome this […]
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[…]Suicide Prevention (NOSP) June 2014 Currently, youth suicide rates in Ireland are fourth highest in the European Union (National Office for Suicide Prevention, Annual Report 2012). The many and complex theories that surround the act of suicide can sometimes distance us from the simple idea that no one takes their own life unless there is something very wrong with it. It is often said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary situation. Many survivors of suicide attempts speak of their desire to end the deep and desperate pain they felt, not necessarily to end their lives (Taking Control […]
[…]as the only European-wide student platform is similarly growing: Bringing together, training and informing national student representatives on policy developments in higher education at the European level; Organising seminars, training, campaigns and conferences relevant to students; Conducting European-wide research, partnership projects and campaigns; Producing a variety of publications for students, policy-makers and higher education professionals. See also ESU’s statutes and standing orders (as adopted at the Board Meeting in Bucharest, Romania, April 2012), ESU’s activity reports and ESU’s Plans of Work. ESU’s mission as adopted at its 61st Board Meeting: ESU’s mission is to represent, defend and strengthen […]
[…]14th November. Throughout the day, Students’ Union Officers country-wide will be registering thousands of students using the RFA form with the assistance of the Union of Students in Ireland. USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship, Aisling Cusack stated; “Each year, the Union of Students in Ireland alongside Students’ Union countrywide incentivise students to register to vote. It is imperative that students are on the register considering the current political climate in the country, now more than ever, students need to be vocal on the issues facing them at current.” Speaking on this: Ian Power, Executive Director of SpunOut.ie said: […]
Minutes from the National Councils in August and September are now available on the USI Website. In future, all National Council documents will be available here in advance, along with information on accommodation and the itinerary for the event. The home for the National Council documents is in the ‘About USI’ section of the main menu Find the NC documents below For August For […]
The National Council of the Union of Students in Ireland is the executive body of the Union. It is representative of the member Students’ Unions – each one sends a voting member to the National Council. National Council may form interim policy for the union, which holds until the next scheduled Congress. The members of the USI Officer Board, including the President, report at each National Council – in effect, accounting for the work that they have done as USI officers to the students of Ireland. In addition to the main business of National Council, the day before National Council […]
[…]lost a decade worth of home building after the crash of 2008 and the construction industry was in ruins with over 160,000 jobs lost. “Eleven months into the implementation of Rebuilding Ireland there is strong evidence that the focus on increasing and accelerating supply is starting to work, with planning permissions and commencement notices both up. “Today, as part of the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan, I am launching the first National Student Accommodation Strategy. “Since the publication of Rebuilding Ireland last year, 1,117 new student bed spaces have been completed and a further 5,000 are currently under construction. Planning permission […]
[…]unions in each of Ireland’s higher education institutions, we received testimonies from thousands of higher education students during our inaugural Teaching Hero awards 2014. Their voices helped to form a key foundation in the development of a framework for professional development for Irish Higher Education teachers in the future. Prof Sarah Moore, Chair of the National Forum, added: Outstanding teaching often happens quietly under the radar. With all our commitments to improvement and developing the sector, the teaching hero awards are about shouting a bit louder, about drawing attention to the teachers who on a day to day basis are […]
[…]including SIPTU, IMPACT, TUI, IFUT and the National Youth Council of Ireland who will be joining the march starting at the Garden of Remembrance at 1pm on the 19th October. “We are calling on parents, teachers, family members, education staff and students to join in our march on the 19th October, and to echo the concerns we have on the future of third level education.” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “The status quo isn’t working. Third level education is unaffordable and our universities are slipping down on the QS World University Rankings. The loan scheme option put forward in the […]
[…]secure and comfortable when there is a written agreement between the parties, according to the findings of Student Digs: National Survey 2023, published today by the Union of Students in Ireland. The research carried out among students that currently, or recently, lived in digs found that 66 per cent of the respondents have a written contract with the homeowner and that in 68 per cent of those cases, the homeowner suggested they have such an agreement. USI has been lobbying for legislation that would make it a requirement to have a written agreement which sets out minimum protections for both parties […]
[…]vacant rooms could also be used to house other vulnerable students such as those working on the frontline during the pandemic including student nurses, pharmacists and those working in supermarkets and other essential jobs. A lot of students have also been told to leave digs and have nowhere else to go.” The USI is also calling for this accommodation to be provided at a highly subsidised rate or free of charge depending on the circumstances of the students involved. Megan explained: “A lot of the students that need this wouldn’t be in a position to pay the usual rents or […]
[…]pleased to have lost their virginity. Susan Donlon, coordinator for prevention education and training at the Dublin Aids Alliance says: “This is our ninth year supporting Durex with National Condom Week and we did not hesitate to commit our time and energy again. We are thrilled that this year Durex has supplied us with 30,000 condoms to distribute to communities throughout Ireland, including young people and at risk groups. Our mission is to improve conditions for people living with HIV and AIDS, their families and their caregivers, while actively promoting HIV and sexual health awareness in the general population. This […]
[…]and ICTU for better working conditions for student teachers while on placement. The unions are demanding student teachers should receive financial support while on placement, to cover the cost of travel, accommodation, materials, and food as a result of the drastic increase in the cost of living devastating students’ lives. The campaign is calling on student teachers and graduates to fill out a short survey to help drive the campaign forward. Link to national student and graduate teacher survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/95S9S7H Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Our top class teachers get second class supports. Work placement is […]
[…]the Union of Students in Ireland. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris today announced that the stipend for PhD researchers in state-funded positions will increase from €19,000 to €22,000 in January. While this increase in a step in the right directions, it falls short of the increase to €25,000 USI called for in its Pre-Budget Submission, the amount recommended in the Independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers, commissioned by Minister Harris’s office. The increased amount does not even give PhD researchers, who contribute greatly to third-level institutes and Irish research in general, […]
[…]the annual student Congress in Galway. The campaign, Students For Choice, will be registering thousands of students to vote ahead of polling day on May 25th. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We cannot make any change to our barbaric abortion laws without removing the Eighth Amendment. We will be on the right side of history, and we’re bringing hundreds of thousands of students along with us. We’re ramping up to register students to vote, getting students ready to canvass, and making sure students get out and vote ‘Yes’ in May. Together we will vote ‘Yes’ to […]
[…]the annual student Congress in Galway. The campaign, Students For Choice, will be registering thousands of students to vote ahead of polling day on May 25th. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We cannot make any change to our barbaric abortion laws without removing the Eighth Amendment. We will be on the right side of history, and we’re bringing hundreds of thousands of students along with us. We’re ramping up to register students to vote, getting students ready to canvass, and making sure students get out and vote ‘Yes’ in May. Together we will vote ‘Yes’ to […]
General: USI are featured on the Governance Code website as being ‘On the Journey’. Please see: http://www.governancecode.ie/registry.html. Completed the USI democratic review after public consultations with membership. Completed the USI constitution review after public consultations with membership. Nominations for the USI officer board elections are open. For information as to how to participate, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President for Equality & Citizenship was appointed by the National Youth Council of Ireland to the National Government oversight committee of the LGBT Youth Strategy […]
[…]on the subject of the referendum will be happy that their voices will be heard on this defining issue of our time. There was certainly a push to prevent students being able to express their strongly held views on the 8th Amendment. Every campus in the country which has asked its students by way of referendum has had overwhelming responses to call for a repeal of this amendment. The student movement has historically led the discussion on reproductive rights and healthcare in this country, and we will ensure student voices are at ballot boxes on May 25th.” Mr Kerrigan added, […]
[…]PrEP this week and we are reviewing our sexual health strategy next year. It is essential we continue to make improvements in sexual education and remove barriers to contraception. This will reduce crisis pregnancies and reduce the rates of sexually transmitted infections.” He continued “Today’s announcement marks a new milestone in helping us to meet those goals. I want to thank everyone from the HSE, and the staff and students of the third level institutions who have worked so hard to put this great initiative in place. This partnership approach is key to supporting healthier communities in our third-level campuses.” […]
[…]like the network we can reflect on the work of NStEP over the past 18 months, while also outlining the ongoing project work currently being led by the five Institutions which took part in the pilot programme in 2016/2017.” Dr. Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills and Engagement, HEA added, “The engagement of students is a key element in the further development of our higher education system and the HEA therefore welcomes the launch of the National Student Engagement Network. This network, which forms part of the wider National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP), will facilitate students to be actively engaged in […]
[…]Steering group chaired by the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is requesting submissions from parties interested in sharing their activities or research that will support the goals of the Working Group. The aim of the working group is to support student and learner wellbeing and engagement during COVID-19. We recognise there are many challenges facing students and we want to help address those challenges. There are many organisations and groups undertaking research or running programmes and initiatives that would be beneficial for the Working Group to be aware of as we progress our work. If […]
